Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Quentin Richardson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Quentin L. Richardson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 13, 1980
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 228 lbs (103 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: #3 (primarily), also wore #5 and #23
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Whitney Young High School, Chicago, Illinois
  • College: DePaul University (1998–2000)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 18th overall in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2000–2004)
    • Phoenix Suns (2004–2005)
    • New York Knicks (2005–2009)
    • Miami Heat (2009–2010)
    • Orlando Magic (2010–2012)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships as a player
  • Kids: No publicly available information on children
  • Siblings: Quentin had three siblings: one older brother (Bernard Richardson, who was tragically killed in 1992) and two sisters (a twin sister, Rochelle, and another sister, Cedricia Richardson)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Quentin Richardson’s player archetype was that of a streaky 3-and-D wing with real rebounding value, a strong-framed perimeter forward who stretched the floor, played with edge, and fit best as a complementary scorer rather than a primary creator. At 6-foot-6 and 228 pounds, he had the size and strength to play bigger than a typical shooting guard, and defensively he worked as a physical wing defender who could body up on the perimeter, compete on the glass, and hold his own across multiple matchups even if his value came more from toughness and effort than lockdown isolation defense. Offensively, Richardson’s role was built around spot-up shooting, transition finishing, and timely secondary scoring, with his best stretches coming when his three-point shot was falling and he could punish defenses without needing many dribbles. His overall play style was forceful, emotional, and rhythm-based, blending floor spacing with rebounding and competitive energy in a way that made him a useful role player for a long NBA career. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Quentin Richardson | Forward | Los Angeles Clippers
Basketball-Reference — Quentin Richardson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Forecaster — Quentin Richardson Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More
Bleacher Report — What Quentin Richardson Will Bring to New York Knicks Playoff Push